You are looking at some other successful coping skills programs working closely with community partners. A doctor from Elmhurst Hospital spoke in Spanish about prevention, detection, and treatment of diabetes. 25 persons attended and they were screened by staff of Elmhurst Hospital. And it turned out that two persons needed immediate medical attention! See how a library can change their lives?

¡Yo soy Queens Library! “ I am your Queens Library” used on bus shelters and buses throughout Queens-putting a friendly Spanish speaking face on the library.

Building Community: Online Tools for Spanish Speakers

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US Census 2010 50.5 million - Hispanic population in the USA 16.3% of the nation's total population 43% increase from 2000 to 2010 http://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/cb11-ff18.html

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UNESCO Public Library Manifesto <ul><li>The services of the public library are provided on the basis of equality of access for all, regardless of age, race, sex, religion, nationality, language or social status. Specific services and materials must be provided for those who cannot, for whatever reason, use the regular services and materials, for example linguistic minorities, people with disabilities or people in hospital or prison. </li></ul><ul><li>http://www.unesco.org/webworld/libraries/manifestos/libraman.html </li></ul>